2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AP53 KNZ
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 106,543 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AP53 KNZ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2022
- 106,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AP53 KNZ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (AP53 KNZ) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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